For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 781 students in Aurora, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Aurora, NE are Aurora Elementary School and Aurora Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aurora, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Aurora have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Aurora, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aurora Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 H St
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Grades: PK-5
| 516 students
Rank: #22.
Aurora Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 L St
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Grades: 6-8
| 265 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Aurora, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Aurora, NE include Aurora Elementary School and Aurora Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Aurora?
2 public elementary schools are located in Aurora.
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora?
Aurora public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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